Pochettino has previously been on the record saying that sides who play in the Europa League on the Thursday evening should have their league games on the Monday, rather than the current situation on the Sunday.

It isn't the Europa League that Spurs are aiming for, though, it's the Champions League. Spurs have 12 games to go and return to Premier League action against Swansea City at White Hart Lane tonight.

Forward Harry Kane has said the side will give everything they can between now and the end of the season. They currently sit six points behind Manchester United, who are in fourth place, but have played a game less.

Pochettino, however, is said to be concerned about the prospect of the 21-year-old going to represent England at the European under-21 Championships in the summer.

It was reported yesterday that Kane wanted to go, but Pochettino seems to have called for some caution, quoted in the Standard saying: "For us he is a very important player and we think he will be an important player for England. For that it's important to take a decision all together to provide the best position for Harry."

Ian Bolland

A journalism graduate of Liverpool John Moores University. During his time at university, Ian spent time on work experience at local newspapers in Liverpool, Bolton and Wigan, and prior to that he did work for The Observer's 'fans verdict'. Ian also has interests in news, current affairs and business but mostly sport, including football, rugby league, cricket, golf and Formula 1, amongst others.